Mercenary’s War

Chapter 2185 - 2162: Playing Soccer

Just knowing the hotel has two floors not open to the public already indicates some issues. If a normal hotel hasn’t been completely rented out by wealthy guests but suddenly closes off two whole floors from public access, it’s quite odd.

Moreover, coincidentally those two floors were closed less than two days ago. The guests originally staying on the top floors were either moved to other rooms or left the hotel.

Now, it’s almost certain that Angelo is staying in the hotel, so the next step is to go in to investigate the internal structure and layout of the hotel, and this only requires checking in. It’s that simple.

Eliza directly hacked into the hotel’s online booking system, inputting Phoenix’s information for a reservation made half a month ago, and Tarta only needs to drag a suitcase directly to the hotel for check-in. Just checking into a hotel, simple.

After talking with Little Donnie and resolving the online booking part, Gao Yang hung up the phone and looked at everyone, "Next, who here can play football?"

Rafael, Tommy, Andy He, and Eileen all immediately raised their hands.

Gao Yang thought for a moment, then said, "Eileen won’t work, among you three, who plays football really well?"

Andy He put his hand down, but Rafael and Tommy still kept theirs up. Gao Yang hesitated, "Should we send both Rafael and Tommy, or just let Rafael go alone? Tommy doesn’t speak Italian, but if only Rafael goes, he’ll have no help."

Rafael immediately said, "Boss, I’m fine. Just give me a gun, and I can take out Angelo!"

Rafael, who was also captured, hadn’t had good days recently. It wasn’t just the issue of being locked up and beaten for a few days; he was also feeling really guilty. Therefore, he didn’t want to miss the chance to contribute.

Gao Yang nodded, "If we all enter that public stadium, it’ll be too conspicuous. Most of us can’t speak Italian, so you can only go into the stadium by yourself. The main goal is reconnaissance, not assassination. You’re not Number Thirteen, so don’t mix up your task."

Justin immediately said, "Angelo plays the position of a forward on the field."

Rafael said, "I play defense, but forward or midfield isn’t a problem for me, and my skills are really good. Really."

Justin nodded, "You need to disguise as a Roma fan, so you’ll need to buy Totti’s number ten jersey, a Roma team scarf, and football shoes, all of these are necessary. Then you can start playing football in that stadium."

Rafael nodded repeatedly and then waved his hand, "What’s the catchphrase of Roma fans? How can I act like a real Roma fan? I’m a die-hard for Palermo. I don’t have the Rome accent, and I don’t know how Roma fans greet each other."

Justin laughed, "I know all about that. It’s normal if you don’t have the Rome accent, but when playing football with other fans, if someone mentions Totti, you must express your love for the Prince of Rome. They’ll definitely bring up the weekend’s match, which I haven’t seen. You should become familiar with it, then for the thirty-seven-year-old Totti, you should talk about his over-the-top passes and misses."

Rafael nodded, "Okay, I got it."

Gao Yang checked his watch, "Phoenix, your identity is a tourist from America. Tarta, your identity is a successful businessman. Go shop for appropriate attire and items. Tarta, you can help Phoenix, then Vasily, you need to assist Rafael with makeup. He was detained for several days, plus his nose is too distinctive. It would be best to disguise it so he isn’t easily recognized. Also, Justin, you further explain the Roma team to him; maybe Rafael might indeed encounter Angelo on the field."

After issuing orders, Gao Yang waved his hand, "The rest of us, carry your concealed handguns and find places to stay near the hotel and stadium. Eileen, you drive, and load the weapons into the car. If there’s a chance to act, seize it. Peter and Yuri, your features are too distinctive; don’t follow us. Everyone else, try to look like tourists, and speak as little as possible. Keep groups under two to avoid attention."

After speaking, Gao Yang looked at everyone, "Does anyone have any questions?"

Glolov frowned, "If we’re too scattered, our combat effectiveness will drop substantially. This will no longer be a combat operation but more like an assassination; we’re not good at assassinations."

Gao Yang shook his head, "No choice. We can’t attract anyone’s attention. We must disperse. If we draw Angelo’s attention, even just suspicion without confirmation, we’ll waste all our efforts, and we must protect Rafael. If Angelo indeed goes to play football, taking him out on the field is a good opportunity. But if gathered, we’d have to be far away, and if Rafael is slightly distanced, he could lose his life."

Glolov sighed, feeling a bit helpless. How should I say it, finding Angelo and successfully taking him out are two different things. If disregarding casualties, as long as Angelo is found, even sacrificing one’s life to eliminate him would simplify matters. But Satan couldn’t accept this, so it becomes challenging to safely perform the final assassination step.

Dispersing team members, without heavy weapons, bulletproof vests, or wireless communication equipment, Satan’s combat effectiveness would drop by more than one level. Yet approaching Angelo, naturally, one couldn’t wear or carry these things.

After contemplating momentarily, Gao Yang suddenly said, "If we all live in that hotel to use sniper and machine gun fire to seal off the football field, no, it won’t work. We can live in, but once shots are fired, enemies would kill us from upstairs and downstairs, too dangerous."

Putting aside the possibility of living directly under the enemies’ noses, Gao Yang said solemnly, "Or like this, I and several skilled in close combat will spread out nearby, ready to cover and support Rafael. Others drive with heavy weapons and wait in the car. Once something happens, dash over as fast as you can. As long as the speed is quick, it should be possible, sacrificing some time, but gaining firepower advantage and not needing to regroup."

Once decided, Gao Yang looked at everyone, "Phoenix and Tarta enter the hotel, Skunk goes to the stadium to play football. I team up with Toad, Tyrannosaurus with Bat, and also Vasily. We’re not very conspicuous, just carrying pistols ready for support nearby. Everyone else waits a bit farther away, so it’s decided."